Editorials say Peotone airport is being deprioritized
An editorial argues that expansions at O'Hare and Midway push Peotone further from reality, harming the Southland economy and forcing travelers to endure longer drives. It notes FAA legislation, airline plans for more flights, possible new runways, and disputed west airport access while criticizing Mayor Daley and Gov. Ryan for not backing regional balance. It warns of increased noise, pollution, and safety concerns without a south airport.
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O’hare International
Peotone
Federal Aviation Administration
Congress
Chicago
O’hare
Southland
FAA
American
United Airlines
Midway
Richard M. Daley
George Ryan
Springfield
Atlanta
Illinois Gun Control Law Survives Last Minute Deal
In Springfield Gov. George Ryan signed the amended Safe Neighborhoods Act after 11th hour talks with Senate President James Philip. The measure reestablishes felony penalties for illegal gun possession with a narrower first time unloaded offense for hunters, ending a four month stalemate and keeping the streets safer.
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Springfield
General Assembly
George Ryan
Senate
James “Pate
Philip
Illinois Supreme Court
Ryan
House
Hunter
Janet Reno defended on Nightline amid Elian raid heat
Dennis Wheeler argues Reno is unfairly demonized over the Elian raid. He praises her dedication and recalls Waco while noting congressional probes and public opinion split, urging readers to consider what they would do in her place.
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Janet Reno
Nightline
Elian
House of Representatives
Reno
Fidel Castro
Dennis Hastert
Henry Hyde
U.S
Asa Hutchinson
Arkansas
Senate
Orrin Hatch
Judiciary Committee
Miami
Waco
Department
Immigration and Naturalization Service
Courts of Law
Little Havana
Whitewater
Filegate
Monica
Critics press federal bill to retire chimps and fund sanctuaries
Letters advocate the Chimpanzee Health Improvement, Maintenance and Protection Act HR 3614 to retire federally used chimps to sanctuaries. Mayors along I 355 urge support for the north south extension linking Will County to Chicago, citing congestion, growth and regional transport needs.
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National Institute of Health
U.S
Wiiting
Will County
Chicago
Illinois
Southern Alliance For the Extension
SAFE
Will
Cook County
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Pate
Dennis R. Wheeler
Feds
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Dwheel
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Bell Road
Madigan
Jones
Daniels
Arthur Schultz
Joliet
Michael Smith
New Lenox
Richard Kwasneski
Lemont
Richard Dystrup
Lockport
Frank Mitchell
Roger Claar
Bolingbrook
William Murphy
Woodridge
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